This key facts covers Key Facts within Question words: wer, was, wann, wo, warum, wie, wie viel, welche for GCSE German. Revise Question words: wer, was, wann, wo, warum, wie, wie viel, welche in Question Words and Role-Play Formulas for GCSE German with 10 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 4 of 5 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
📌 Key Facts
- 8 core W-words: wer, was, wann, wo, warum, wie, woher, wohin
- they all start with W = pronounced like an English 'v'
- wie viel (uncountable) vs wie viele (countable — plural)
- welche / welcher / welches agrees with the noun's gender
- wer = who, wo = where — do not confuse them
Practice questions for Question words: wer, was, wann, wo, warum, wie, wie viel, welche
What does 'wer' mean in English?
What does 'wo' mean in English?
Quick recall flashcards
wer
who — Wer ist das? = Who is that? All German question words start with 'w' (pronounced like English 'v').
wo
where (in what place) — Wo wohnst du? = Where do you live? Use 'wo' for location, not movement.